Sting Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Referred to as “more than a creature feature” in the press materials, Sting is a layered family drama set against the backdrop of a mutant spider horrorshow. Trapped by a massive snowstorm, an elderly apartment tenant calls an exterminator, complaining of noises…
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Hide Your Crazy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Austin Kase’s horror short, Hide Your Crazy, and we see that relationships are challenging to navigate when you have secrets to hide. Dan (Will Toussaint) is trying to salvage what little of his relationship is left with Iris (Amy-Helene…
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Hundreds of Beavers Review | Flickreel
Even if you watch a thousand movies this year, you won’t experience one quite like Hundreds of Beavers. Mike Cheslik’s film possesses the aesthetic of a black-and-white silent comedy, although it’s hard to imagine Chaplin and Keaton envisioning a project…
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‘Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Review — A Boatload of Himbos
The Big Picture The film features incredible action sequences inspired by a true story of British covert operations against Nazis. Eiza González shines as the MVP with a compelling storyline that adds depth to the movie. Despite its flaws, it's…
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‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ Review — A Horror Spin on a Classic Series
The Big Picture Roku's The Spiderwick Chronicles stands on its own without needing viewers to be previously familiar with the book series. The entire cast turns in great performances, and the visual effects are remarkable and realistic. The level of…
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Sweet Dreams Review: A Commendable Exploration of Community
Sweet Dreams directed and written by Lije Sarki is a unique comedic venture that throws light on the often-neglected narratives surrounding sobriety, addiction, and the personal growth that accompanies the journey to recovery. The premise alone—a mix of quirky humor,…
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Vendetta Road Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON TUBI! Add off-season campgrounds to the list of cool places to make a movie. Nathan Light’s Vendetta Road follows the tale of an assistant camp manager playing host to an armed stranger. All Dakota (Maci Engle) wants to…
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Kit Harington’s Standout Performance Is Overshadowed By A Forgettable Plot
Summary Blood for Dust seemingly tries to mimic Fargo but lacks its depth and entertainment value. The film's story is forgettable, and the ending can be predicted early on. The cast, including Kit Harington, is Blood for Dust 's strongest…
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Grey Matter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
High school can be a time of narcissism, where we think we’ve seen and know it all. Parents and adults exist in some other universe that can’t possibly begin to understand our woes. In director Arabella Burfitt-Dons’ Grey Matter, written by…
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Hard Miles Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Hard Miles, written and directed by R.J. Daniel Hanna and co-written by Christian Sander, tells the true story of a cycling team. However, these aren’t any old bicyclists; the team is comprised of troubled youth from Ridge View Academy in…
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Ruby’s Choice Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by Michael Budd and written by Paul Mahoney and Ellen Shanley, Ruby’s Choice stars Jane Seymour as the titular character. Ruby is sweet and well-meaning, but in her advancing years, she’s becoming more and more forgetful. She drives to…
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Exhilarating Action Comedy Needed More Henry Cavill
Summary The ensemble cast, with standouts like Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, makes the movie exceptionally fun. Guy Ritchie brings his signature style to the film, although it lacks the typical snappy pace of his other works. While the story…
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